January 5, 2007
QUIET ZONE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
The City of Midland will be making railroad crossings even safer while eliminating the sound of train horns within the city limits.
On Monday, January 8, 2007, construction will begin on nine railroad intersections. Concrete medians will be constructed on both sides of each intersection (two at each location). The medians are similar to those already in place at the Lamesa Road and Midkiff Road intersections. The medians will be three feet wide by six inches tall. Length will range from 50-100 feet depending on the intersection.
Contractors will work on one intersection at a time, beginning at Carver and Front then moving west. Each crossing should take one week to complete. The intersection will be closed from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. during the construction with the route being open during the remainder of the day. The entire project is expected to take 70 days.
Once a concrete median is in place, the City of Midland Transportation Division will place reflective buttons around the edges and on the top of each median.
Once the entire project is complete, the City will file for intent to establish a quiet zone. Citizens can expect a quiet zone to be in place by March with train horns no longer sounding inside Midland city limits.
The City of Midland has a total of 11 railroad crossings. All of the railroad crossings have safety gates. Efforts to install gates at each intersection were completed in 2001 with the installation of gates at four intersections that did not already have the devices.
JANUARY 9th CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- The City Council will consider appointing a Mayor Pro Tem. The Mayor Pro Tem fills in for the Mayor during the City Council meetings or other official responsibilities where the Mayor cannot participate or as delegated by the Mayor. By tradition, the City Council has appointed a number of the City Council members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a term of one year. The position has been rotated amongst City Council members. Currently, Vicky Hailey/District 2 serves as Mayor Pro Tem.
- The City Council will recognize the state champion Midland Christian Football Team. The Mustangs brought home the TAPPS Division II State Championship on December 9, 2006, after beating Argyle Liberty Christian 21-14. This is the fourth state championship title under head coach Greg McClendon.
- The City Council will consider appointing citizens to serve in an Ex-Officio capacity to the Midland Development Corporation. In addition, the City Council will consider making appointments to a Mayoral Ad Hoc Committee. The citizen task force will meet and discuss the feasibility of a convention center.
FLU SHOTS
It’s not too late to receive your flu shot. The City of Midland has still has a supply of the flu vaccination. Midland residents are encouraged to receive their flu shot during normal business hours at the Midland Health Department.
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Midland Health & Senior Services
3303 W. Illinois SP 22
Flu season typically runs from November thru March. The cost of the flu vaccine is $ 15.00; however, a Medicare card will be accepted in lieu of payment.
“KING FEST”
The City of Midland Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will host the first annual King Fest on Saturday, January 13, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The festival will take place at the community center located at 2300 Butternut Lane.
The community-wide event is open to the public. There will be games for all ages, bingo, and other activities. There will also be food vendors, a silent auction, entertainment, and the Midland Police Department, Midland Sheriff’s Office, and Midland Fire Department will be on hand.
There is no admission fee, however, tickets can be purchased to play games and eat food.
The event will serve as a fundraiser for additions to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.
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